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Hi all! Not a newbie (been doing magic about 60 years!)--and was a past forum member for several years, but my log-in stopped working so I "rejoined"...

Here's my "problem"--for years I've used a special deck of cards. It was a marketed effect, but I have no recollection of who made it or what it was called. I'd like to get a couple new back-up decks (mine's had a lot of use)--but no idea what to look/ask for.

It's a specially printed deck, with 3/4 of each card showing one of 52 cards, but the bottom right corner have all the same force card number & pip. Non-standard backs (not Bikes or FL)--does this ring a bell with anyone? What's the name of the effect, and/or where can I get this (or similar) decks? Thanks for any help!
*DALE*

MONTE CRISTO DECK (The "Perfect" force deck): A real "Bicycle deck" of all the same card (example 3/D)) When fanned or spread from one end, it shows a full, normal 52 card deck. When faned from the other end they are all the same card...

Yes--the MASTERMIND deck is what I was looking for--it's the Monte Cristo deck with Bicycle backs. Available with choice of 2 force cards. I first found it at a shop on-line (after doing a search by name for Mastermind Deck) then have seen them offered lately on eBay. Now have 3 of them! Hope this helps! *DALE*